President Obama visits Seattle (9/25/11)

September 25, 2011 12:54 PM

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President Barack Obama high-fives a young supporter after he departed Air Force One at Boeing Field in Seattle during a brief visit to the Seattle area to raise money for his reelection campaign on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. During the visit the President did not plan to attend any event open to the general public. less

President Barack Obama high-fives a young supporter after he departed Air Force One at Boeing Field in Seattle during a brief visit to the Seattle area to raise money for his reelection campaign on Sunday, ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

President Barack Obama high-fives a young supporter after he... Photo-1624632.31053 - seattlepi.com

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Air Force One touches down at Boeing Field in Seattle.

Air Force One touches down at Boeing Field in Seattle.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Air Force One touches down at Boeing Field in Seattle. Photo-1624650.31053 - seattlepi.com

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President Barack Obama waves to the crowd,

President Barack Obama waves to the crowd,

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President Barack Obama waves to the crowd, Photo-1624750.31053 - seattlepi.com

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President Barack Obama exits Air Force One at Boeing Field in Seattle.

President Barack Obama exits Air Force One at Boeing Field in Seattle.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

President Barack Obama exits Air Force One at Boeing Field in Seattle. Photo-1624648.31053 - seattlepi.com

Protesters gather outside the Paramount Theatre in downtown Seattle. The President split the afternoon's hours between Medina and Seattle to attend two private fundraising events. No public events were scheduled. less

Protesters gather outside the Paramount Theatre in downtown Seattle. The President split the afternoon's hours between Medina and Seattle to attend two private fundraising events. No public events were ... more

About 100 people rally as guests arrive for a fundraising event held by President Barack Obama in downtown Seattle, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Streets including the corner of Pine Street and 8th Avenue were blocked off around the Paramount Theatre. less

About 100 people rally as guests arrive for a fundraising event held by President Barack Obama in downtown Seattle, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Streets including the corner of Pine Street and 8th Avenue were ... more

Photo: Meryl Schenker

About 100 people rally as guests arrive for a fundraising event... Photo-1625849.31053 - seattlepi.com

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People rally for political change on Sunday near the Paramount Theatre in downtown Seattle where the President spoke.. The President split the afternoon's hours between Medina and Seattle to attend two private fundraising events. No public events were scheduled. less

People rally for political change on Sunday near the Paramount Theatre in downtown Seattle where the President spoke.. The President split the afternoon's hours between Medina and Seattle to attend two private ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

People rally for political change on Sunday near the Paramount... Photo-1625597.31053 - seattlepi.com

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Kris Pehrson, left, and his girlfriend, Kendall Huff, right, watch protesters shout from the other side of the street near the Paramount Theatre.

Kris Pehrson, left, and his girlfriend, Kendall Huff, right, watch protesters shout from the other side of the street near the Paramount Theatre.